Individual Jack Skellington Cheesecakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:
   Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.

2. Make the crust:

   • Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until evenly coated.

   • Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner.

   • Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

3. Prepare the filling:

   • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

   • Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and flour; mix just until combined (don’t overmix).

4. Fill and bake:

   • Divide the batter evenly among the liners (about ⅓ cup each).

   • Bake for 18–20 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center.

   • Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

5. Decorate Jack’s face:

   • Melt the chocolate and transfer to a piping bag or a ziplock with a small cut corner.

   • Draw Jack Skellington’s eyes, nose, and stitched smile on top of each cheesecake.

6. Serve chilled:
   Enjoy your mini spooky cheesecakes straight from the fridge!

Tips:

• You can use white chocolate or whipped cream for a smoother white surface.

• For a no-bake version, chill the crust and filling instead of baking.

• These store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen up to 1 month.